13 Things That Come To Everyone’s Mind When They Think Of Oregon

Everyone has their own set of preconceived ideas about a place, even if they’ve never been there. Have you ever wondered what comes to mind when people think of Oregon? Everyone knows about the natural beauty of Oregon: the evergreen forests and postcard-esque scenery. People also learn about Oregon through the media (shows like Portlandia), and through word of mouth. Here are some entertaining ideas of the sort of things that come to mind when out-of-staters think of Oregon.

Voodoo Doughnuts is a hugely popular Portland-based doughnut shop that's known all over the country for their wacky flavors. In case you've ever dreamed of getting married in a doughnut shop, they also are licensed to hold legal marriages.

Big Foot (AKA Sasquatch) is believed by some to live in the forests of Oregon. In the 1970s a wildlife research team even constructed a Big Foot trap in the forest, which they kept baited with animal carcasses for six whole years.

What else comes to mind when people think of Oregon? Share your thoughts in the comments.